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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.79, 547.18 and 273.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.79, 547.18 and 273.96 is: 410.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.79 : 547.18 = 273.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.79/547.18 = 273.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.79x = 547.18 × 273.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.79x = 149,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,905.43/364.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.94

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